were muffling
- past progressive of muffle.
Example Sentences
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Markelov made no reply, but withdrew himself a little further into his corner, as if he were muffling himself up.
From Virgin Soil by Townsend, R. S.
The wings of her prey were muffling her eyes, so she laid the bird down and held it safely with one paw.
From Animal Heroes by Seton, Ernest Thompson
